BRASH
Brash
Brash is a surname of British origin, believed to be of locational descent. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "bræsc," meaning "bracken," a type of fern commonly found in heathland areas. This surname likely originated from a person who lived near an area abundant with bracken.
The distribution of the Brash surname is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some presence in England. The name is relatively rare, and those who bear it today may be able to trace their ancestry to these regions.
Individuals with the Brash surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts. As with many surnames, the specific history and achievements of the Brash family can vary widely from one individual to another.
The Brash surname is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse origins and histories of the people who have inhabited the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,079 people named Brash in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,963rd most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Brash.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Stanley
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jennifer
- June
- Karen
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Braasch
- Barash
- Borash
- Barsh
- Brace
- Brais
- Bras
- Barach
- Baracho
- Barch
- Barchi
- Barchue
- Barcia
- Baresh
- Barich
- Barish
- Baroch
- Barouch
- Barrich
- Barrish
- Barrishi
- Barsha
- Bartch
- Baruch
- Barucha
- Baruchi
- Bearch
- Berch
- Berchie
- Berich
- Berish
- Berisha
- Berrich
- Birch
- Birche
- Birsh
- Birtch
- Borch
- Borich
- Boroch
- Borsh
- Boruch
- Brach
- Bracha
- Brache
- Brachi
- Brachio
- Bracho
- Braes
- Braich
- Braishaw
- Brasca
- Brasch
- Braschi
- Brasco
- Brase
- Brasey
- Brashaw
- Brasher
- Brashko
- Brask
- Braso
- Brass
- Brasse
- Brassy
- Brast
- Bratch
- Bratchie
- Brauch
- Brays
- Brayshaw
- Brayshay
- Braze
- Breach
- Breas
- Brease
- Breatch
- Brech
- Breech
- Breich
- Breisch
- Breish
- Bresch
- Breschi
- Brese
- Bresh
- Bress
- Brich
- Brish
- Britch
- Broach
- Broachi
- Broatch
- Broch
- Broche
- Brochie
- Brochu
- Broich
- Brosh
- Brotch
- Brotchie
- Brouch
- Broutch
- Bruch
- Bruche
- Brush
- Brych
- Brysh
- Burch
- Burchia
- Buresh
- Bursh
- Burtch
- Byrch
- Barashi
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.